Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional l-shaped wet bar in Houston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, glass tile splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Lounge

Evelyn Benatar, New York Interior Design

Jonathan Beckerman
Design ideas for a large contemporary seated home bar in New York with carpet and multi-coloured floor.

One-of-a-Kind Custom Theatre

AcousticSmart Home Theatre Interiors

Photo of a large modern home bar in New York with carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Portfolio

Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.

Photo: Edmunds Studios Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic seated home bar in Milwaukee with carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Buttermilk Ski Home - Part 2 Lower Level

Cathers Home Furniture + Interior Design

Photo of a large transitional u-shaped seated home bar in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, an undermount sink, quartz benchtops, marble splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Custom Lake House

Douglas Homes Ltd

Bruce Edward Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional home bar in Calgary with carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Timeless

All About You - Ann & Angelo Cane

Small transitional l-shaped wet bar in Orlando with a drop-in sink, raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, wood benchtops, carpet, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Whisper Rock 13

Bob Buescher Homes

Design ideas for a small country galley seated home bar in Other with no sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, quartzite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Wine bar area

Johnson Woodworks

Custom wood Wine Bar Area. Built in mounted shelves with cabinets. Wood countertop with storage cabinets below. Built in Wine Fridge for storage as well.

White Bear - Lakeside Luxury New Home

Michels Homes

Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Photo of a small beach style single-wall wet bar in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, brown splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Modern Mediterranean Showplace

Brian Ross Luxury Real Estate Broker Associate

Architectural photography by ibi designs
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean single-wall home bar in Miami with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, brown splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and multi-coloured benchtop.

Homes

Weilert Homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional galley seated home bar in Chicago with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, multi-coloured splashback, ceramic splashback, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

BuildTech - Bespoke Lunch Booth

Buildtech

After; The bespoke sofas were made to measure. The booth is almost complete here minus the centrepiece, the wooden breakfast/lunch table.
Small country seated home bar in Dublin with wood benchtops, carpet, multi-coloured floor and brown benchtop.

Favorite rugs

Carpets by Design, Inc

Mike Seidel photography of Seattle Wall to wall inlaid carpet, curves of two tone greys, leading to the pooltable and bar. Hand carved, expertly installed in Gig Harbor

Basement Interiors- Potomac, MD

Studio 76, LLC

This is an example of a large eclectic u-shaped seated home bar in DC Metro with an undermount sink, open cabinets, quartz benchtops, carpet and multi-coloured floor.

125th Basement

D&G Construction

A walkout basement that has it all. A home theater, large wet bar, gorgeous bathroom, and entertainment space.
Inspiration for an expansive transitional home bar in Denver with carpet and multi-coloured floor.

Luxury In-home Bar

Andrea's Interior Design

Mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Bar Designs & Wine Cellars

Spring Street Dezigns

Enhance your home with a custom bar design — we offer a variety of designs, both wet and dry bars, built-in or freestanding. We also offer custom climate-controlled wine cellar design, either tailored to your space, or as a freestanding Cella Vino wine cellar armoire.

Glenhaven Custom Home

Alair Homes Houston

A clean, transitional home design. This home focuses on ample and open living spaces for the family, as well as impressive areas for hosting family and friends. The quality of materials chosen, combined with simple and understated lines throughout, creates a perfect canvas for this family’s life. Contrasting whites, blacks, and greys create a dramatic backdrop for an active and loving lifestyle.

Luxury Formal In Home Bar

Andrea's Interior Design

This is an example of a mid-sized single-wall wet bar in Other with a drop-in sink, glass-front cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, mirror splashback, carpet, multi-coloured floor and grey benchtop.

Home Bar Design Ideas with Carpet and Multi-Coloured Floor

A home bar can provide a spot of indulgence for one, or be a central hub you gather round when entertaining. Whether you’re thinking of planning a wine bar, outdoor bar, or just making room for a bar cart, browse these images for inspiration, and ask yourself the following questions.

Where should you position your home bar?

The most popular location for a home bar is in or near the kitchen or dining room. If you prefer entertaining outdoors, however, an outdoor bar can be a dream addition to any Aussie backyard – and imagine the luxury of swimming up to your very own pool bar! If you're building from scratch, a landscape architect can help you work out the ideal design for your space.

What type of home bar is best suited to your needs?

Home bars come in all shapes and sizes, and with an array of practicalities. Utilise an awkward corner with a cabinet bar; maximise floor space with a trunk bar, which unfolds to create a bar counter; or conveniently turn any space in your house into a bar room with a mobile bar such as a fun bar cart. If you prefer a more grandiose option, or all the amenities of a real bar, you can’t go past a built-in home bar.

What home bar functionalities do you want to include?

Decide how you will use the bar and whether you will need sinks, storage and refrigeration. Including a sink in your home bar design is a practical addition if you choose a location far from your kitchen. If you’re a wine connoisseur, you may want to include additional wine storage, whereas a mini bar fridge within the kitchen may need no extra storage at all. Home bars that will be used infrequently – perhaps an outdoor bar in the cooler months – may not need refrigeration and could suffice with large ice buckets.

What bar furniture will you need?

Seating is essential to any home bar and will impact the style of your home bar design. Bar stools, for example, come in an array of materials and styles, from traditional wooden bar stools, to resort- and industrial-style stools. Storage is another important element, so look for a liquor cabinet and wine racks. Next, if you are creating a freestanding station, you will need a bar table, which are taller and shallower than regular dining tables. Check that your stools and table height work together before you finalise any home bar designs.

How can you personalise your bar design?

Bar tools and accessories are an easy and interchangeable way to personalise your bar design. You may want to create a wine bar, tavern-style bar or retro bar, so look for wine glasses and tumblers, for instance, that will help carry this style. Coasters, bar mats or signage will help you to further achieve your desired look.